The Laguna Woods library, located at city hall at 24264 El Toro Road, is open for regular hours during construction: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. 

The entrance and book drop have been moved temporarily to the left side of the building closest to the street.

To view upcoming events, visit ocpl.org/libraries/laguna-woods. For more information about the library, email ocpl.lagunawoods@occr.ocgov.com or call 949-476-4600. 

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Don’t miss an opportunity to honor our veterans this Veterans Day on Friday, November 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Clubhouse 2 front patio. Light refreshments will be served.

Event Program

• Welcome 
• Presentation of Colors: American Legion Post 257 Color Guard
• Invocation 
• Pledge of Allegiance 
• National Anthem
• City Welcome
• Keynote Speakers: U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant (retd) Sam DeBaca and American Legion Post 257 Chaplain Alan Clark
• Benediction 
• God Bless America

Call 949-597-4285 for more information.

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Village Management Services Inc. (VMS), the self-owned professional management company for Laguna Woods Village, seeks part-time employees to fill various positions throughout the community, including recreation leaders, community center attendants, bus drivers, gate ambassadors and more.

To view open positions, visit lagunawoodsvillage.com and click Careers at the bottom of the home page. From there, under Search Our Current Job Openings, click Residents. Click on the job(s) of interest for details and to apply. Be sure to check back periodically for updates. 

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On Monday, November 14, at 1 p.m. in the Community Center board room (24351 El Toro Road), the United Investment Ad Hoc Committee and two outside professional advisors will present to the board and members in attendance:

• A description of United’s current investment portfolio
• Reasons for the decline in the portfolio’s value
• Recommendations for preserving existing investment balances and future alternatives

The meeting will also feature a Q&A opportunity for both board members and community members to query the advisors.

Following the presentation and Q&A session, the board will vote to either keep the existing portfolio or make a change. 

Members who are unable to attend in person may participate in the meeting virtually via the following Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95563492734.

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The Village community is immediately adjacent to coyote country, making Canis latrans sightings quite common. Coyotes have little to no fear of humans and, while not normally a danger to humans, some residents are concerned for themselves and their pets. 

One of the best ways to combat fear is through education. To help residents understand their coyote cohabitants, in her most recent episode of “Discovering Laguna Woods Village,” host Cyndee Whitney interviews Laguna Beach animal services officer David Pietarila to help increase awareness. Officer Pietarila shares great information about coyotes in and around the Village, tips for walking with or without a dog, insight into coyote behavior and much more. 

Click here to watch this important “Discovering Laguna Woods Village” episode on the Village Television YouTube channel (youtube.com/c/VillageTelevision).

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The Laguna Beach Police Department’s Animal Services Division responds to wildlife situations in the Village. To report encounters, call 949-497-0701 or email coyotes@lagunabeachcity.net. 

Take the following steps to protect your pets: 

• Leave a comfortable distance between you and coyotes; they will display defensive behaviors if threatened or cornered 
• Increase the distance between you and a coyote if you do encounter one that behaves aggressively (you’re probably too close to its prey or family)
• Don’t ever feed coyotes (or any wild animal—it’s illegal in California and prohibited in the Village)
• Eliminate potential food and water sources, such as fallen fruit and standing water
• Feed pets indoors
• Keep cats and small dogs indoors or supervise closely when outdoors
• Do not use retractable leashes for walking dogs
• Store trash in covered heavy-duty containers
• Keep yard areas and patios free from becoming potential shelter, such as thick brush and/or weeds 

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According to Dr. Kurt Schwabe, the associate dean of the UC Riverside School of Public Policy, “We are experiencing the worst drought event in over 12—yes, 12—centuries.”

California is quite familiar with extended periods of drought. Because most Californians have weathered drought conditions multiple times, it’s easy to become complacent. Find out in the El Toro Water District (ETWD) fall 2022 newsletter why we may not have that luxury any longer. 

Other featured stories include updates on the ocean outfall pump station at the ETWD water recycling plant, the El Toro regional reservoir floating cover and liner replacement project, the water filtration plant project and more.

Please click the orange Download button below to read the ETWD fall 2022 newsletter.

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Join an expert panel of cardiologists, interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons to learn about the latest treatment options for mitral valve disease on Monday, November 14, at Clubhouse 2. From 5 p.m., enjoy complimentary wine and appetizers. The panel discussion begins at 5:30 p.m. and wraps with a Q&A session at 6:15 p.m.  

Please RSVP by clicking here, calling Senior Liaison Jessica at 949-452-3791 or scanning the QR code in the downloadable flyer (click the orange Download button). 

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Not one, but two venues will offer Thanksgiving buffets on Thursday, November 24, at 1 p.m. Attend one of these feasts at Clubhouse 2 or 5. Martinez’s menu features turkey and gravy, baked spiral ham, salmon Florentine, cranberry sauce, mashed and sweet potatoes, peas and pearl onions, Mediterranean pasta salad, seafood salad, fresh fruit, croissants and assorted rolls, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and cherry and pecan pies. The clubhouses will provide glasses for residents who bring their own wine.

Tickets are $27 for adults and $13.50 for kids 6 to 10. You can purchase tickets starting Thursday, October 27, in the Clubhouse 2 or Clubhouse 5 office.

For more information, call Clubhouse 2 at 949-597-4286 or Clubhouse 5 at 949-597-4382, or email recreation@vmsinc.org.

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